Ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Mykonos (Tourlos)

The Heraklion to Mykonos ferry is one of the great island-hopping connections in the Aegean – trading the ancient grandeur of Crete for Mykonos’s famous whitewashed lanes and turquoise waters. The service runs from April through to November, so you have a generous window to plan your crossing.

Throughout the season you can count on one sailing per day, which means getting your timing right matters. Book ahead in peak summer and you will have no trouble securing a seat.

Heraklion to Mykonos (Tourlos) Ferry Fares

Weekly Heraklion to Mykonos (Tourlos) Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Mykonos?

Worth it if you plan to reach beaches like Elia or Kalafatis and the far side of the island, since buses run less often outside town. New Port is about 3km from Chora, roughly a 13-minute drive, and Chora itself is pedestrian-only so you park on the edge and walk in. Quad bikes are a popular alternative. Compare rental options at Discover Cars.

Can you rent a car in Heraklion?

Yes. Heraklion's ferry port sits about 1km from the centre, an easy walk or short taxi ride, and several rental firms have desks right at the harbour or nearby in town. The city itself is compact enough on foot, but a car pays off once you want to reach Knossos, the south coast or the Lasithi plateau, where buses run less often. Check rates at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Heraklion to Mykonos (Tourlos) between 19 October 2026 and 1 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Heraklion to Mykonos (Tourlos) ferry

• Arrive at Heraklion port at least 45 minutes before departure if you already hold an e-ticket – if you are travelling with a car, allow 60 to 90 minutes, as vehicles queue and board separately from foot passengers.
• Buy your ferry ticket online in advance rather than at the port – ticket kiosks at Heraklion only open a few hours before each departure, and Santorini's high-speed services sell out in summer.
• For the Santorini day-boats, SeaJets asks passengers to be at the terminal 30 minutes before sailing – expect heavy congestion and longer check-in queues on summer mornings.
• If your itinerary is time-critical (flight the next day), always choose the conventional slow ferry over the fast catamaran in summer – reliability matters more than speed.
• On multi-day island-hopping trips, the ferry becomes a mobile base – use the time on board to research your next stop, review maps, and plan the next day.

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